Zimbabwe Police Tear Gas Bond Note Protesters

The police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse disperse demonstrators who were protesting against the country's new currency. The government introduced the bond notes to ease cash shortages - a move that was heavily criticised by many.

  • Zimbabwe:   Police Crush Bond Notes Protest

    Financial Gazette, 30 November 2016

    THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Wednesday deployed police details that far outnumbered protestors, swiftly crushing the demonstration against the introduction of bond notes… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Police Use Tear Gas on Bond Note Protesters

    VOA, 1 December 2016

    Zimbabwe police used water cannons and tear gas Wednesday to disperse demonstrators in the capital, Harare, who were protesting the country's new currency. The government says the… Read more »

Zimbabwe police patrolling in the country capital city, Harare.

  • Zimbabwe:   Mixed Views On Bond Notes

    Financial Gazette, 1 December 2016

    THE introduction of bond notes on Monday ahead of schedule left the market divided, even as it appeared that the controversial currency had received widespread acceptance from the… Read more »

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